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President Roosevelt with his grandchildren Franklin D. Roosevelt III (left) and John R. Boettiger (right) on December 24, 1939.

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President Roosevelt delivers his Christmas address from the South Portico during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on December 24, 1941. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (right) gave a speech after the president.

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President Roosevelt surrounded by his grandchildren at Hyde Park on December 24, 1943. From left to right are Franklin D. Roosevelt III; Curtis “Buzzie”; Christopher duPont Roosevelt; the president; Ann Roosevelt; Eleanor “Sistie” Dall; John Boettiger; and Haven Roosevelt.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum/NARA

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President Roosevelt prepares to give his radio address for the National Christmas Tree lighting from his study at Hyde Park on December 24, 1943.